Have you ever wanted to do something so much, but you aren’t
sure how you’re going to do it? I have. I have always wanted to be able to
write well. I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it, but I wanted to write. My
interests have always lied in literature, may it be in Filipino or in English. Actually,
if all else fails (meaning: my major – BS Accountancy), I plan to shift to a
literary major. I have always loved reading, now, I want to “take it to another
level” by writing. I believe that I have a creative mind. I will be able to
tell great stories, and such. Now, I am given the chance to learn how to write
in my ENGLCOM writing course. My writing course in ENGLCOM will help me become
a better writer.
The ENGLCOM writing course is, fortunately, included in the
subjects I must take as an Accountancy student. Others may dread having this
subject, but I am quite enthusiastic to take it. I know that, somehow, it will
help me be the person I’ve always wanted to be. This will be part of the
challenge, and I am willing to take on it. I have set certain goals for this
writing course. Actually, my goals are inter-related. My first goal is to learn
how to write well. I’m quite sure that the professor will not make us write
stories. But, she will ask us to write and that is what’s important. It doesn’t
matter what kind of literary work she will ask us to write. As long as we will
write, my skills will develop.
Another goal I have set for this course is to improve my
grammar. My grammar is not so bad, I think. But, there’s always room for
improvement, right? Besides, improving my grammar will result to me improving
my writing skill which is the main goal anyway. My grammar does not have to be
flawless. It just has to be something like flawless. I just want to be able to
convey to my readers my ideas clearly.
The last goal, as of now, that I have set for this course is
to improve my vocabulary. Again, this will aid in improving my writing skill. When
I write, I don’t want to repeat my words too much. As you can see, my words are
repeating more times than what is preferable. Improving my vocabulary will also
improve my personal communicating skills.
The goals I have set for this course are not so impossible
to attain. There are ways for me to attain these goals. First, I have to
practice. I have to practice the things that were taught to us. I have to apply
the lessons that we learned. If I commit a mistake, that will be alright. I
will also learn from those mistakes.
Second, I have to take the lessons to heart. Whenever I
write, I must apply the things I learned. I must take everything seriously. I
have to try (very hard) to not commit the same mistakes. I have to improve each
time I write.
Lastly, I have to read more. Reading will improve my vocabulary, and my
writing skills. I will observe other writers’ techniques. I may use some their
techniques, but I must create my own style. I have to be my own person.
Clearly, it is not so impossible to reach my goals. I just
have to persevere. I have to keep my eyes on the prize.
